RPG Maker Cook Tool Deluxe [R5.02u2]

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English and Greek translations are included.

The RPG Maker Cook Tool Deluxe is the successor of the original tool. Rebuilt from the ground up, brings a ton of publishing features (on top of the robust compiler and packer tool) in a speedy, smaller package.

Features

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• Great experience for all: Utilizing Nw.js' JavaScript source protection, the games' source code is protected without sacrificing the developer's or the user's experience with the game. It's far more compatible than tools like Enigma VirtualBox and doesn't sacrifice performance.
• Faster and better than ever: with a mix of a new UI framework and .NET NativeAOT technology, the tool is faster and uses far less memory and space.
• An arsenal of tools for a perfect build: In addition to compiling and packing, new tools have been added so you can make a custom build. No need of extra tools. These are:
  • Hotpatch: No more manual patching of JS files! The compiler will now patch the files for you.
  • Asset Protection: Ensures that the assets aren't easily accessible. Using a plugin that compresses and/or encrypts the database? It takes care of any possible issues, too.
  • Nw.js Manager: Easily download the latest (or a specific) version of Nw.js you need, whenever you need newer features or shipping on platforms like Steam. It even prepares the final binary with a new icon and the details you input.
  • Metadata Editor: By exposing relevant settings for Nw.js apps, the editor allows you to fine-tune the behavior of the game's executable.
  • Asset Compressor: Combining the popular WebP and Opus Compression Tools, Asset Compressor compresses the files to WebP and Opus, with minimal to no quality loss.
  • [R5.01+] Font Compressor: Utilizes woff2 compression for fonts, reducing the size of the game and speeding up loading times.
• Streamlined work flow: It's as easy as finding the exported game, pick the engine version and click build. You can even utilize the recipe files to quickly ready the compiler.

Screenshot:

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Available on itch.io, Ko-fi and Gumroad.

 

[AceOfAces_Mod]

Released some updates to Cook Tool Deluxe:

R5.01 Update 1

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• Updated the UI framework (Avalonia) to 11.0.5-rc.1. Brings UI improvements and fixes.
• Updated AngleSharp to 1.0.5. Improves parsing of the nwjs version list.
• Minor improvements to cases for cancelling a task.
• You can now push F1 to open the manual. It will also open the relevant page when needed.
• Fixed a bug where the Output location didn't show up when opening the Project Settings menu.
• Fixed a bug where the Metadata Editor would always set the window to not be resizable.
• Temporarily removed the Advanced settings area in the Metadata Editor due to a breaking issue.

R5.01 Update 2

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• Fixed a bug where the Halva compression would throw an error, due to looking a the wrong folder.
• Fixed a bug where the database cleanup wouldn't properly ignore the set files.
• [Linux] Fixed a bug where the NW.js fetch work didn't work properly.
• [Linux] Fixed an oversight regarding tar.gz files (when downloading versions of NW.js) which would result in a crash.

 

[AceOfAces_Mod]

Released a hotfix for the tool (R5.01 Update 3). This addresses the issue where setting the version of NW.js to "Auto-Detect" will always pick the version that is suitable for RPG Maker MV games, even if the game was made with RPG Maker MZ. It also updates to the final version of Avalonia 11.0.5, which brings additional bug and security fixes (specifically, a security fix for Skia).

 

[AceOfAces_Mod]

Released R5.02 today. The latest update on the RPG Maker Cook Tool Deluxe (codenamed “Kestrel”) brings a number of improvements, alongside changes for the upcoming Halva Bootstrapper v2.

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• Overhauled project management:
  • Overhauled the recipe file architecture for easier expandability. (Recipe files created by older versions are not compatible. Migration tool is coming a little later.)
  • You can now set defaults for new projects.
  • Added the option to create new recipe on the “Project and Utilities” menu.
• Improved the algorithm for determining the engine version.
• Improvements to the Halva packaging system:
  • Expanded the settings for the upcoming Halva Bootstrapper v2.
  • If the Halva compression type is selected, the Cook Tool will put the NW.js files to the “Binaries” folder in the project’s output.
• Improved the logging system.
• UI improvements:
  • Moved the utilities to the “Utilities” sub-menu.
  • Added tooltips to most of the settings in the Project Settings menu.
  • Fixed some typos.
• Fixed an error, where the version numbers were mixed up.
• Fixed a bug where the “Use the computer’s RAM for compression” option didn’t apply properly.

 

[AceOfAces_Mod]

Released R5.02 Update 1 today. This brings some minor performance and stability issues.

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• Updated to the GA version of .NET 8. Brings performance and stability improvements.
• Updated AngleSharp to 1.0.6. Improves the stability and performance of the NW.js version lookup.
• Minor improvements to logging.
• Updated FFMpeg. Brings minor improvements to audio compression.
• Made additional changes, in preparation for the Halva Bootstrapper 2.0.

 

[AceOfAces_Mod]

R5.02 Update 2 was released today! Alongside a few fixes, it also includes a copy of the Halva Bootstrapper (v2.0). The new Halva Bootstrapper is much more straightforward, and it's easier to customize. All that the player has to do is to simply run the "Dragonhouse.GameBootstrapper" executable. A minor thing, it is recommended to reset your default settings before using this (and adjust the folder settings for Halva for existing recipe files), as it can cause a mess if not fixed.

If you are wondering about Halva: it's a far more efficient archive format than Zip. Alongside better resilience against cracking, it's also more efficient for pushing out patches.

Changelog:

• Includes a copy of the Halva Bootstrapper 2.0.
  • The Cook Tool will now copy the required files to the game's output.
• Adjusted the default settings so it avoids potential issues with the Halva Bootstrapper.
• Performance and stability improvements.
• Fixed an error where the question for resetting the default settings only showed an OK button.